Guariuba Hardwood

Class 1, above ground and in ground contact.

Unknown.

Fresh 1000-1200 kg/m3, At 12% moisture content 700-800 kg/m3.

Freshly sawn this wood has a yellow colour, which quickly darkens to brown.

Dry Guariuba wood contains 0.2-1% tiny pebbles.

Straight, sometimes irregular thread or cross-thread.

Moderately coarse.

Drying in the open air is fast without many problems of deformation or surface cracks. Accelerated drying should be done carefully to avoid longitudinal and end cracks.

6200 N, 7800 N on the top.

When working with Guariuba wood, it is considered to be moderately good to good. Cross-threaded wood requires carbide tools to achieve a smooth surface; it has a blunting effect on tools due to the presence of pebbles. Carbide cutting tools are therefore recommended.

Good, nails hold well. Pre-drilling is recommended for screws.

Good.

Clarisia racemosa

Murure, guariuba, oiticica amarela, quariuba, tatajuba amarela, moral, mata palo, pituca, capinuri, turupay Amarillo

The narrow, 20-50 mm wide, white to light yellow sapwood is clearly distinguishable from the heartwood when freshly sawn. It has a bright yellow colour when fresh and darkens to brown/red-brown with a golden sheen under certain light. An attractive pattern can often be seen due to the wire of this wood.

Little.

Guariuba is mentioned in the list of approved wood species for use in wooden facade elements (SKH-Publication 99-05). This means that Guariuba hardwood can be used to manufacture frames with a KOMO production certificate.

Guariuba hardwood grows in tropical South America.